Everyman Chess, paperback, Englisch, ISBN: 978-1-85744-986-0, 400 Seiten,
2012.
This series provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By
continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the
book, the Move by Move format greatly encourages the learning and practising of
vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge.
Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively
involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an
excellent way to study any chess opening and at the same time improve your
general chess skills and knowledge.
The Modern Defence is an ambitious, counter-attacking choice
for Black which can be played against all mainline openings. In typical
hypermodern style, Black allows White to occupy the centre and then undermines
this centre by attacking it with pawns and pieces. In this book, Cyrus
Lakdawala examines the key variations of the Modern Defence. He shares
his experience and knowledge, presents a repertoire for Black and provides
answers to all the key questions..
- Essential guidance and training in the Modern Defence
- Covers the
Modern against 1. e4, 1. d4 and 1. c4
- Utilizes an ideal approach to chess
study
Review:
- "A few years ago Everyman Chess started its move by move series in which
the author seeks to replicate an individual one on one lesson by engaging the
reader with a question and answer format. One writer who has adapted well to
this new way of doing things is Cyrus Lakdawala. His latest
book, The Modern Defence: move by move, shows why the San Diego based
International Master is well-suited to this: he has 30 years of teaching
experience, communicates well and knows his material. This book is a good guide
for players rated between 1800 and 2300 who want to play 1...g6. Recommended.",
John Donaldson.